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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 MINUTES 12-05-94 MINUTES RE~~ MEETIN~ OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 21, 1994 NO. 5 12-5-94 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDgE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION The meeting was called to order by Mayor Saltarelli at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, California. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Thomas. The Invocation was given by Mayor Saltarelli. ROLL CALL Council Present: Thomas R. Saltarelli, Mayor Jim Potts, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Doyle Jeffery M. Thomas Tracy A. Worley Council Absent: None City Clerk Wynn: Absent ~ Others Present: William A. Huston, City Manager Lois Jeffrey, Interim City Attorney W. Douglas Franks, Chief of Police Tim Serlet, Director of Public Works Rita Westfield, Asst. Dir./Com. Development Rick Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager Dana Kasdan, Engineering Services Manager Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner Susan Jones, Recreation Superintendent Gary Magill, Recreation Supervisor Katie Pitcher, Administrative Assistant Valerie Crabill, Chief D~puty City clerk Approximately 15 in the audience PROCLAMATION WORLD AIDS DAY, DECEMBER I Mayor Saltarelli read and presented a proclamation to Jeanine Mumford and Patty Pierson, HIV Community Services, County of Orange, commemorating World AIDS Day, December 1, 1994. Jeanine.. Mumford' and'-..Pa~ty Pierson thanked the Council for-the proclamation and support in recognizing World AIDS Day. 'Mayor Saltarelli noted the surrounding communities' support of AIDS public awareness. PUBLIC INPUT TRAFFIC CONgESTION/UNSAFE CONDITIONS - 17TH STREET Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin, reported traffic congestion and unsafe conditions due to left-turn traffic on 17th Street at Mimi's Restaurant and Taco Bell locations. Mayor Pro Tem Potts encouraged residents to contact the Police Department when traffic hazards exist. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 2, 11-21-94 16. FUNDING FOR TUSTIN NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE (Agenda Order) Mayor Saltarelli announced that this item would be taken out of agenda order. The following member of the audience spoke regarding financial assistance for Tustin National Little League; explained that Tustin had three little league divisions and each league was _ financially responsible for the playing fields; noted expansion of the Tustin National Little League; stated Currie Middle School fields were in need of repair and the school district had declined repairing the fields; and field repair estimate was $8,500.00. Jeff Flagel, Tustin National Little League Board of Directors Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated the City was attempting to encourage South Central youth to become involved in recreation programs and therefore he supported financial assistance to the Tustin National Little League. Councilmember Worley said that the city should not participate in upgrading all school facilities; however, the Tustin National Little League needed City funding assistance for improvements at Currie Middle School It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to appropriate $4,800.00 to the Tustin National Little League. Council/speaker discussion followed regarding clarification of the Tustin National Little League financial assistance request. Mayor Pro Tem Potts withdrew the motion. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Worley, to appropriate $4,500.00 to the Tustin National Little League. Council/speaker discussion followed regarding future little league rental of school district fields; notifying the school district that the City contributed toward upgrading the ball fields; little league obtaining a longer lease with the school district; City and school district working together to provide youth programs; and the little league divisions contacting the school board to obtain support and cooperation. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Saltarelli .requested the Tustin National Little League submit a letter indicating the City's contribution of $4,500.00 would be used only for improvements to the ball fields .at Currie Middle School. Mayor Saltarelli adjourned the City Council meeting to the Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency at 7:20 p.m., and reoonvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 3, 11-21-94 · USLXC ~mau~ (ITEM X) 1. REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS (URGENCY ORDINANCE NOS. 1141 AND 1142) , TIME LIMITS Rick Zimmer, Redevelopment Program Manager, noted the urgency ordinances required a 4/5 Council vote. It was moved by potts, seconded by Thomas, to introduce Urgency - Ordinance Nos. 1141 and 1142. Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Saltarelli opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. There were no speakers on the subject and the Public Hearing was closed. Following reading by title only of Urgency Ordinance Nos. 1141 and 1142 by the Chief Deputy City Clerk, it was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the following Urgency Ordinance Nos. 1141 and 1142: ORDINANCE NO. 1141 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE TOWN CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ORDINANCE NO. 1142 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CERTAIN TIME LIMITATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Motion carried 5-0 (roll call vote). CONSENT C~T. ~rDAR (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 15) Consent Calendar Item No. 7 was removed from the Consent Calend~r by Mayor Saltarelli. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar as recommended by staff. Motion carried 5-0. · · APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 7, 1994 REGULAR MEETING Recommendation: Approve the City Council Minutes of November 7, 1994. .. -. APPROVAL OF DEMANDS AND RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL Recommendation: Approve Demands in the amount of $579,702.68 and ratify Payroll in the amount of $318,168.19. · REJECTION OF CLAIM NO. 94-42 - CLAIMANT, LISA SENEFSKY; DATE OF LOSS, 4/25/94; DATE FILED WITH CITY, 10/25/94 Recommendation: Reject subject claim for personal injury damages of an undetermined' amount as recommended by the City Attorney. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTION OF A GRANT DEED FOR THE EL MODENA- IRVINE F07 CHANNEL BETWEEN MICHELLE DRIVE AND INTERSTATE 5 Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute subject Grant Deed for conveyance of E1 Modena-Irvine F07 Channel right-of-way from the City of Tustin to the Orange County Flood CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 4, 11-21-94 o · · 10. 11. 12. Control District as recommended by the Department/Engineering Division. Public Works RESOLUTION NO. 94-131 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT TUSTINRANCH ROAD AND PIONEER WAY Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-131 approving the plans and specifications for the installation of a traffic signal and safety lighting at the intersection of Tustin Ranch Road and Pioneer Way and authorizing advertisement for bids as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 94-133 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE JAMBOREE ROAD NORTHBOUND WIDENING FROM I-5 FREEWAY TO 1700 FEET NORTH OF IRVINE BOULEVARD Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-133 approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for subject project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CURB AND GUTTER REPAIR PROJECT, 1994-95 Recommendation: Award a contract to West Coast Construction in the amount of $215,132.20 as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING STUDIES/ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR RED HILL AVENUE WIDENING AT I-5 Recommendation: Approve selection of IWA Engineers, Fountain Valley, for consulting engineering services to provide Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Documentation for the widening of Red Hill Avenue at the I-5 Freeway area in the amount of $76,983.00 and authorize execution of the Professional Services Agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, REMEDIAL GRADING FOR JAMBOREE ROAD DISPOSAL SITE NO. Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications for the Remedial Grading for the Jamboree Road Disposal Site No. 2 and authorize the advertisement of bids for subject project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. RESOLUTION NO. 94-129 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT AND AUTHORIZING RECORDATION OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE.JAMBOREE ROAD WIDENING BETWEEN I-5 FREEWAY AND EL CAMINO REAL Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-129 accepting the works of improvement and authorizing recordation of the Notice of Completion for subject project as recommended by the Public Works Department/Engineering Division. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 5, 11-21-94 RESOLUTION NO. 94--126 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA;~ii~RELATING TO THE APPLICATION FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT BY RUSSELL WHITEHEAD Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 94-126 as recommended by Personnel Services. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 94-134 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL TRA~T MAP NO. 14883 Recommendation: Approve Final Tract Map No. 14883 by adopting Resolution No. 94-134 as recommended by the Community Development Department. 15'- PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA - NOVEMBER 14, 1994 Ail actions of the Planning Commission become final unless appealed by the City Council or member of the public. Recommendation: Ratify the Planning Commission Action Agenda of November 14, 1994. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 7 - RESOLUTION NO. 94-132 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING AT BRYAN AVENUE AND PARKCENTER LANE Councilmember Worleyquestioned the necessity for a traffic signal at this intersection and stated concern that signal installation would impede traffic flow. William Huston, City Manager, stated staff would present a report at the December 5, 1994 Council meeting containing data used to determine the necessity of a traffic signal at Bryan Avenue and Parkcenter Lane. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the project assessment district bonds. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to continue this item to the December 5, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. P. EGU~ BUSINESS 16. FUNDING FOR TUSTIN NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE See page 2. 17. CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING PROGRAM Katie Pitcher, Administrative' Assistant, reported that the contract with Great Western Reclamation required all solid waste collected in the City be transported to a material recovery facility for separation and recycling. She stated that during the holiday season, Great Western Reclamation offered curbside Christmas tree collection and that this year in addition to curbside collection, a drop-off location at Columbus Tustin Park would be provided January 7-8,. 1995. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 6, 11-21-94 18. 19. The following member of the audience requested volunteers to staff the drop-off location; and noted Tustin Pride would be judging for the best holiday decorated home December 10-12, 1994: Ken Royal, Tustin Pride Committee Council/speaker discussion followed regarding publicizing, the various recycling programs available to the public. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to receive and file subject report. Motion carried 5-0. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS, CONTRACT LEGAL SERVICES William Huston, City Manager, reported staff used a combination of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) to prepare the contract legal services proposal. He stated that if the RFQ minimum qualifications were met, the law firm could then submit '.a" proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested several changes to the RFQ including reduction of the minimum years of legal practice to five years; eliminating the minimum requirement of two years of practice as a City Attorney/Assistant City Attorney; and eliminating the AV rating. Mayor Saltarelli stated the importance of requiring ten years minimum of legal practice; requested increasing minimum years of practice as a City Attorney/Assistant City Attorney to five years; and he summarized detailed changes under the RFQ Objective and Scope of Work. It was moved by Potts, seconded by Saltarelli, to continue this item to the December 5, 1994 Council meeting. Motion carried 5-0. Council/staff discussion followed regarding the selection process and forming an ad hoc committee to review RFQ/RFPs. . · ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP Mayor Saltarelli stated the Orange County Sanitation District was reorganizing and had requested cities with multiple representatives reduce membership to one representative. He stated that currently, he, Mayor Pro Tem Ports, and Councilmember Worley were representatives to the Sanitation District and that Mayor Pro Tem Potts and Councilmember Worley had indicated they would relinquish their memberships and he would continue to serve as the City's representative. Mayor Pro Tem Potts said he was supportive of membership reduction but the Sanitation District needed further downsizing and monitoring. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 7, 11-21-94 Councilmember Thomas stated hg. supported downsizing, government a.nd noted additional reduction' '~f Sanitation District membership should be implemented; and the City representative should be appointed by the Mayor. Mayor Saltarelli noted that past Sanitation District representatives had been appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by Council; commented on the Sanitation District budget; noted various issues affecting resident rates and - taxation; membership must be adequate to handle Sanitation District operations; and the change in City membership would be effective January 1, 1995. Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated he would attend the next Sanitation District meeting to stress further reorganization. The following member of the audience spoke regarding her attendance at Sanitation District meetings; condUct of board members; and supported the reorganization: Helen Edgar, 13622 Loretta Drive, Tustin 20. UPDATE ON MCAS, EL TORO REUSE EFFORTS Dana Ogdon, Senior Planner, reported that to assist the decision making ability of the E1 Toro Reuse Planning AuthOrity (ETRPA), the Executive Board, Executive Council, and five sub-committees were established to evaluate issues and proposals for land use related to Marine Corps Air Station, E1 Toro. He noted that Councilmember Thomas represented the City on the Economics Advisory sub-committee. Recently, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to withdraw from ETRPA by December.31, 1994, and it was expected that the County would develop a new planning body to guide the reuse effort at MCAS, E1 Toro. He stated that the Cities of Irvine and Lake Forest were concerned with the County's unilateral decision on this issue and would be working to re- establish the County's interest in ETRPA and the multi- jurisdictional planning effort. He said that in the event the County moved toward establishment of a new planning authority, staff believed it would be in the best interest of the community to participate in that effort; however, thecity may want to d~lay a formal position' due to the reaction of area cities to the County's recent actions'. Councilmember Thomas requested staff monitor this situation and supported City involvement if a new planning authority was established. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Worley, to receive and file subject report. . Motion carried 5-0. 21. COLUMBUS TUSTIN GYMNASIUM OPERATING PLAN It was moved by Potts, seconded by Thomas, to adopt the Gymnasium CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8, 11-21-94 22. 23. Operating Plan in concept; adopt Gym Rental Fees in the fee schedule, the schedule will be reviewed by the Commission after one year of operation; instruct the City Public Works Department to negotiate a change order to the existing custodial contract to provide services for the gymnasium and appropriate $9,000.00 for said services for fiscal year 1994r95; and appropriate $1,000.00 for telephone, $1,000.00 for floor care and $22,000.00 for utilities and miscellaneous services (i.e. electricity, water, trash, security) for the remaining 1994-95 fiscal year. Council/staff discussion followed regarding implementing Sunday recreation activities; and the gymnasium grand opening. Motion carried 5-0. POLITICAL CAMPAIGN SIGNS Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested that an amendment to the City's sign regulation be adopted stipulating a certain time when political campaign signs must be removed following an election. Council discussion followed regarding date stickers on politiCal signs and sign removal enforcement. It was moved by Thomas, seconded by Potts, to direct staff to draft an ordinance requiring a time limit for sign removal and enforcement procedure. Motion carried 5-0. YOUTH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES William Huston, City Manager, reported that Council directed staff to investigate possible alternatives in the southwest area that could be used for youth recreation facilities. He summarized the alternative sites including: three properties located on the northwest corner of Newport and Sycamore Avenues; three properties located on Tustin Village Way; and the Case Swayne property located along Edinger Avenue. He stated staff had contacted the TAFFY andTustin Headstart Programs to work together with the City in a join~ venture because their programs were serv. ing the same youth that the City wished to target for recreation activities. He noted a site owned by Cal Trans located at the I-5/SR-55 interchange on Tustin Village Way wOuld be available for purchase in approximately three to four years and could be utilized as a conventional park site. An additional option was to provide a transportation program for youth from the southwest area to existing recreational facilities in the City, such as the Sports Park and Columbus Tustin Gymnasium, until permanent facilities were available in the southwest area. Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested this item be referred to the Youth Issues Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. He stated the Boys and Girls Club could provide roller hockey in their gymnasium; supported a recreation facility at the corner of Sycamore and Newport Avenues; supported purchasing the I-5/SR-55 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9, 11-21-94 site for a park; and encouraged moving forward in an expeditious manner. Councilmember Worley stated that the City of Irvine was contracting with the Boys and Girls Club to provide roller hockey and sUggested staff investigate that alternative with the Tustin Boys and Girls Club; supported purchase of the I-5/SR-55 site for future park usage; and supported acquiring the land at Sycamore and Newport Avenues for a recreational facility site. The following member of the audience spoke regarding his support of the TAFFY program; long-range City planning and financial support for recreation programs; the need for recreation programs in the City; and TAFFY and Boys and Girls Club working with the City to implement youth recreation programs: Cliff Polston, Tustin Boys and Girls Club The following member of the audience spoke regarding the Headstart program ~receiving an expansion grant and Community Development Block'Grant funds for facility rent; current service provided by the Headstart Program at 'Lambert School; noted funding was available but there were no suitable sites; and the necessity for a recreation/child care site: Sue Coe, Orange Children and Parents Together Executive Director Council/staff/speaker Coe discussion followed regarding involving the Youth Issues Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission in locating a recreation site; Headstart Program finding a facility by July 1995 or lose funding; State regulations on child care; Tustin Community Foundation donors willing to support youth programs; availability of grant funding; site alternatives suitable for TAFFY and Headstart Programs; two alternative sites were not in the South Central Redevelopment Project area; and youth facilities/child care were needed in North Tustin. The following member of the audience spoke in favor of referring this matter to the Youth Issues Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission; other areas in the City needed youth recreation programs; transportation for youth to recreation facilities; and roller hockey at the Columbus Tustin Gymnasium: Ken Royal, Parks and Recreation Commissioner The following member of the audience spoke in favor of locating TAFFY and youth recreation facilities as soon as possible: Helen Anderson, 14452 Wildeve Lane ~BLIC INPUT CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY Pamel Popoff, 16571 Alliance Avenue, Tustin, reported on her CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 10, 11-21-94 participation in the Citizens Police Academy and praised the Police Department for an excellent program. Mayor Pro Tem Potts stated this was an informative program and encouraged citizen involvement. Councilmember Worley noted she intended to participate in the next Citizens Police Academy. OTHER BUSINESS COMMENDATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT Councilmember Doyle reported on a medical emergency call received at his restaurant and commended the Police Department for their assistance and action. GET WELL MESSAGES Councilmember Doyle thanked those that sent get well messages during his recovery from a fall, and praised treatment received at Western Medical Center. TERM LIMITS Mayor Pro Tem Potts requested a letter be sent via League of Cities to State Legislature requesting passage of law allowing cities to implement'term limits. Councilmember Thomas suggested Assemblyman Mickey Conroy be asked to introduce a bill allowing cities to implement term limits. TUSTIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RECREATION COMMITTEE Councilmember Worley requested a staff member from the Community Services Department be assigned to the Tustin Unified School District Recreation Committee. BUS STOP SHELTERS Councilmember Thomas requested the status of advertising bus stop shelters. William Huston, City Manager, responded the subject would be agendized for Council approval upon completion of the internal process. REVENUE/EXPENDITURES Counci~member Thomas noted the number of requests for financial. assistance the Council had approved or committed to, and questioned how much revenue was available. William Huston, City Manager, responded expenditures and/or funding priorities could be discussed at the February mid-year budget review. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 11, 11-21-94 SANITATION DISTRICT Councilmember Thomas expressed pleasure with government downsizing in the Sanitation District. JOINT MEETING - TUSTINUNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Mayor Saltarelli requested a February joint meeting of Council and the Tustin Unified School District Board of Education. HAPPY HOLIDAYS Mayor Saltarelli wished everyone happy holidays. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Saltarelli announced the City Council would convene in closed session to confer with the City Attorney pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(3)(C) regarding threatened litigation against the City: (1) Claim of Kimberly Gunderson and (2) Claim of Heritage Engineering Construction, Inc. regarding Differing Site Conditions (Claim No. 94-47). Copies of each claim may be obtained from the City Clerk Action taken and final documents would be reported in accordance with %he Brown Act. ,4ayor Saltarelli adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council was scheduled for Monday, December 5, 1994, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 300 Centennial Way. FOLLOWING CLOSED SESSION It was moved and seconded to deny the Heritage Engineering Construction, Inc. claim regarding Differing Site Conditions (Claim No. 94-47). Motion carried 4-0, Potts absent. THOMAS R.. SALTARELLI, MAYOR MARY E. WYNN, CITY CLERK